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So I have an interview tomorrow, of a possible three total this week, after a long stretch of nothing and being unemployed.
So, I need to make this work.
The one tomorrow is through a staffing agency, and it's for a tech support position that will be working close with a software development group.
I normally wear the typical slacks, long-sleeve dress shirt and tie, and also have a blue suit to break out if it feels appropriate.
Yet, on questioning the staffing agency about their attire and for an opinion on what this group would probably rather see, he basically said no tie. He said they are very casual, and if I understood him correctly, they basically wear business casual, perhaps loosely interpreted, based on what he has seen of them. In the end, he suggested khakis and a more casual button up, no tie.
Considering the whole fact that I very much need to walk away with an offer, I don't want to blow it. I hear West Coasters often very much loathe ties and expect more casual interview attire for any tech and software-related position, but this is Ohio.
Do I try and show I understand their culture and lean entirely on my skillset and win them over with my experience and attitude, or do I dress it up for the often expected show of respect?
So, I need to make this work.
The one tomorrow is through a staffing agency, and it's for a tech support position that will be working close with a software development group.
I normally wear the typical slacks, long-sleeve dress shirt and tie, and also have a blue suit to break out if it feels appropriate.
Yet, on questioning the staffing agency about their attire and for an opinion on what this group would probably rather see, he basically said no tie. He said they are very casual, and if I understood him correctly, they basically wear business casual, perhaps loosely interpreted, based on what he has seen of them. In the end, he suggested khakis and a more casual button up, no tie.
Considering the whole fact that I very much need to walk away with an offer, I don't want to blow it. I hear West Coasters often very much loathe ties and expect more casual interview attire for any tech and software-related position, but this is Ohio.
Do I try and show I understand their culture and lean entirely on my skillset and win them over with my experience and attitude, or do I dress it up for the often expected show of respect?